The Department of Photonics trains bachelors, masters, and specialists of the highest qualification in the development and application of modern optoelectronic systems, laser technology, optical radiation receivers, integrated and fiber-optic systems, collection and processing of information about the state of the environment using optoelectronic remote sensing devices installed on fixed and mobile carriers, including aerospace.
In connection with the development of solar energy in Russia in recent years, the department conducted research and opened targeted training of masters in the field of thin-film silicon-based solar modules.
The Department of Photonics has historically combined fundamental and applied research in physical electronics, the development and application of modern optoelectronic systems, laser technology, receivers and sources of optical radiation, integrated and fiber-optic systems, collection and processing of information about the state of the environment using optoelectronic remote sensing devices installed on fixed and mobile carriers, including aerospace.
Lecturers, postgraduate students, and researchers of the department actively participate in the implementation of state scientific and technical programs, carry out projects supported by grants of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, RUSNANO, and also work under economic contracts and international programs.
According to these programs, the Department of Photonics combined its efforts to conduct fundamental scientific research and train highly qualified personnel with top Russian research centers.
Together with the Ioffe Institute, advanced training programs in the field of thin-film solar energy are implemented, including the use of distance learning technologies.
Many scientific discoveries in physics, astronomy, cosmology, biology, medicine, and others were made thanks to optical instruments. They are used to solve the problems of automatic tracking and control, increasing the accuracy and speed of modern technical complexes.
